7pm Transfer Talk Update: Nemanja Matic, Nikica Jelavic, Thibaut Courtois

7pm Transfer Talk Update: Matic, Jelavic, Courtois

We're just about halfway through the January transfer window and Sports Mole is here to round up the latest done deals and gossip.

Wednesday evening's headlines:

Chelsea sign Nemanja Matic from Benfica Chelsea complete the signing of Nemanja Matic from Portuguese side Benfica for £21m.

Nikica Jelavic completes switch from Everton to Hull City Croatian striker Nikica Jelavic completes his move from Everton to Hull City for an undisclosed fee.

Courtois wants future resolved in March On-loan Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wants his long-term Chelsea future resolved before the end of the season.

Report: Valencia to target Radamel Falcao Valencia could make a summer move for Monaco striker Radamel Falcao if Singaporean businessman Peter Lim takes ownership of the club.

Leicester City announce Kevin Phillips arrival Leicester City announce the short-term signing of veteran striker Kevin Phillips.

Bayern Munich want Mario Mandzukic extension Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits that Bayern Munich want to extend the contract of Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic.

Leeds United striker Matt Smith brushes off "silly" transfer talk Leeds United striker Matt Smith describes the transfer window as "silly season", insisting that he isn't distracted by rumours linking him with a move away.

Marc Bartra signs new Barcelona contract Marc Bartra commits his future to Barcelona by signing a new contract until 2017.

Birmingham City return for Fulham defender Dan Burn 'unlikely' Birmingham City's chances of re-signing Dan Burn on loan take a hit as Rene Meulensteen praises his display for parent club Fulham in the FA Cup.

Schalke 04 deny Julian Draxler bids There have been no bids for Julian Draxler, according to Schalke 04 sporting director Horst Heldt.

Bilbao: 'Herrera will stay' Athletic Bilbao are said to be confident in retaining the services of Ander Herrera.

Nottingham Forest near to permanent David Vaughan capture? Nottingham Forest reportedly hope to tie up the permanent signing of Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan this month.

Roberto Donadoni: 'Antonio Cassano, Marco Parolo staying' Parma coach Roberto Donadoni wants to keep hold of Antonio Cassano and Marco Parolo this transfer window.

Rayo Vallecano in negotiations with Ruben Rochina? A report claims that Rayo Vallecano are close to signing Blackburn Rovers attacker Ruben Rochina on loan.

Daniel Carrico hints at Sevilla stay Daniel Carrico hints at a permanent move from Reading to Sevilla, where he has been on loan this season.

Huddersfield Town secure Joe Lolley signing from Kidderminster Harriers Huddersfield Town sign Joe Lolley from non-league side Kidderminster Harriers for an undisclosed fee.

Report: Elche want Nelson Valdez Elche reportedly want to sign former Valencia forward Nelson Valdez from Al Jazira.

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